Abstract: The J.B. Newton & Company papers (SAFR 14277, HDC 69) consists of business correspondence, billheads, bills of lading, and
insurance policy. The dates are 1845, 1848 to 1851 and 1854 to 1865. Most of the the business correspondence is between Newton
and Oliphant & Company of Hong Kong, China and is in regard to green and black teas. Bills of lading relate to clipper ships
HELENA, FLYING FISH, and other vessels. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without
restriction.

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This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

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Collection Scope and Content

The J.B. Newton & Company papers (SAFR 14277, HDC 69) consists of business correspondence, billheads, bills of lading, and
insurance policy. The dates are 1845, 1848 to 1851 and 1854 to 1865. Most of the the business correspondence is between Newton
and Oliphant & Company of Hong Kong, China and is in regard to green and black teas. Bills of lading relate to clipper ships
HELENA, FLYING FISH, and other vessels. This collection has been processed to the collection level and is open for use without
restriction.